The No. 25 Augustana baseball team dominated Northern State with a 19-4 victory, completing a weekend sweep. The Vikings piled on eight runs in the first inning, building an insurmountable lead early in the game. Key players included Kobe Eikmeier with four hits and three RBIs, and both Nate Soelter and Brandon Weigel contributing with four RBIs each. Pitcher Joel Van De Stroet secured the win, allowing just four runs in four innings.

By the Numbers
  • Augustana scored 19 runs compared to Northern State's 4 runs.
  • Kobe Eikmeier had 4 hits, scored 3 times, and drove in 3 RBIs.
  • Nate Soelter and Brandon Weigel each recorded 4 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Augustana's record improves to 28-9 overall, 21-4 in NSIC.
  • Northern State falls to 10-17 overall, 8-14 in NSIC.
  • Augustana will face Minnesota State for three games this week.
What's Next

Augustana is scheduled to continue their road stretch with three upcoming games against Minnesota State, including two conference matchups and one non-conference game.

Bottom Line

Augustana's explosive offense and solid pitching performance highlight their strong positioning in the NSIC, setting the stage for a crucial series against Minnesota State that could further solidify their playoff ambitions.